OPP Marine Unit Gears Up For Another Warm August Weekend
Patrol Results
Marine officers covered the Tiny Township shoreline, Giants Tomb and Beckwith Island areas during their patrol over the August 22-26, 2025, timeframe despite the wet weather, stopped and checked 21 vessels and occupants for required safety equipment and signs of operator impairment. No lifejacket related offences were observed and fifteen operators were educated for minor Canada Shipping Act violations, one rental pontoon vessel operator was charged with a liquor related offence. As we edge towards the Labour Day weekend, all waterways users are reminded to be safe while on the water by wearing their lifejackets and Never Drive Impaired.
